#E17F8A Hex Color
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This mellow, desaturated red carries a gentle warmth that works well as a supportive background color. Because it balances softness with a hint of energy, #e17f8a pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or slate blues. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs where you need a playful yet accessible touch. The hex code for this shade is #e17f8a.
Questions about #e17f8a
What is #e17f8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e17f8a is rgb(225, 127, 138), in HSL hsl(353, 62%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 39%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e17f8a for a professional palette?
#e17f8a works effectively when anchored by deeper neutrals or complementary cool tones. It pairs beautifully with deep forest green for a natural contrast or slate blue to balance its innate warmth without becoming visually overwhelming.
Is #e17f8a suitable for text on a white background?
#e17f8a generally fails WCAG accessibility standards for readability when used as text against a white background. It functions best as an accent, a button fill, or a soft container color where the foreground text uses a much darker, high-contrast shade.
Is #e17f8a readable on white or black?
#e17f8a has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.